The AGT golden  buzzer is a coveted prize for every contestant in America’s Got Talent 2024. In fact, for season 19, the audience and the judges like the golden buzzer so much that the NBC talent show has changed the usual rules for it. For viewers, the golden  buzzers are a great way to narrow their attention on the frontrunners, given how many acts go through to the semi-finals. Here’s a quick explanation for how the golden buzzers work and a list of which contestants have received a golden buzzer so far for AGT 2024.

What is the golden buzzer on AGT?

The golden buzzer on AGT is a special tool given to each judge that sends any act straight to the semi-final live shows.

If a contestant impresses one of the judges, which includes Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mendel (in addition to host Terry Crews), that judge can press the golden buzzer in front of their podium during comments. This triggers a blast of golden confetti as well as a golden background, with the contestant typically in shock at their great fortune.

For Season 19, each judge has two golden buzzers they can use during the auditions instead of just one. In the past, there’s also been a golden buzzer that was given out by the entire panel in case the judges have run out of them, so that’s still a possibility.

These golden buzzer acts also tend to receive millions of views on YouTube, providing a lot of interest and attention on social media. So even if they don’t win the $1 million prize, the increased attention can lead to more followers and career opportunities after the season is over.

Which acts received the golden buzzer on AGT 2024?

1. Reid Wilson
2. Richard Goodall
3. Pranysqa Mishra
4. Learnmore Jonasi
5. Brent Street
6. Liv Warfield
7. Schumacher
8. Sky Elements
9. Legión